Doubt Quote by Charles Darwin
“I often had to run very quickly to be on time, and from being a fleet runner was generally successful; but when in doubt I prayed earnestly to God to help me, and I well remember that I attributed my success to the prayers and not to my quick running, and marvelled how generally I was aided.”
About This Quote
Credits divine assistance for success, suggesting humility and gratitude over personal pride.
In simple terms: Success attributed to prayer, not speed.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge help beyond self.
Themes
faith
humility
gratitude
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
personal
reflective
When to use this quote
- running races
- career achievements
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
personal narrative
success attribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal effort with belief in higher aid?
- What role does gratitude play in perseverance?
A Different Perspective
May conflate correlation with causation.
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